What if you need a bone grafts? will they cut a piece from your body?

Bone graft: Bone graft that comes from you is referred to as autograft. We commonly use bone graft from a donor, called allograft. Depending on the situation, either can be effective. Speak to your doctor about your options.

Depends: If there is an appropriate site for self donation of bone (autograft) it can be done. Otherwise, an allograft can be used (from a donor).

Not necessary: Todays technology provides a lot of choices now. Often a bone graft from your own body is not necessary. Ask your doctor about cadaver, synthetic, cow and bone morphogenic protein.

Not necessarily: There are other options: allografts, xenografts and synthetics. All are basically 'bone in a bottle". Experienced surgeons know when where and how to use them with great success.